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Turtleback tomb（亀甲墓）

かめこうばか Turtleback Tombs

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Said to be shaped as a womb - the idea of returning to where one came from, built directly as architecture.

FAQ

Where is Turtleback Tombs?: It is in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Turtleback Tombs?: Said to be shaped as a womb - the idea of returning to where one came from, built directly as architecture. The focus is architecture, sculpture.
When was Turtleback Tombs established?: It dates from the 1600s.